Solar energy could one day be stored in the ground beneath our feet, if an ‘adventurous’ new project to create a ‘bottom battery’ succeeds. The design — which uses Earth’s teeming microbial life to transfer energy — is one of dozens of clever ideas that have just received a major financial boost from the UK […]
This story is the third in a series on the solar power standoff in Williamsport, Ohio, ABC News reports. WILLIAMSPORT, Ohio — Chris Weaver rose from his chair in the audience and looked at the mayor across the country house. “I’m here to ask you to resign,” said Weaver, a journeyman carpenter, who spoke with […]
As the world moves to electrify the transport sector, a lot of progress has been made in the passenger vehicle segment. In fact, the transition to electric mobility is happening a lot faster than a lot of people thought it would. For example, in Europe, 13% of new car sales were electric (21% plug-ins) last […]
Solar panels absorb photons to energize electrons, causing them to flow and create electricity. But when a panel heats up too much, the electrons are already in an excited state when sunlight is absorbed, reducing the efficiency and voltage it can generate. Do solar panels increase fire risk? Can solar panels cause a fire? Installed […]
Zendure ZD400SP 400W solar panel Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Regular readers will know how much I like big power banks and power stations. Being a part time photographer, videographer, and drone operator, I get to spend a fair bit of time working in places that don’t have a convenient power outlet to charge things up. This means […]
Posted Wed, Sep 28 2028:58 AM EDT Which companies are developing hydrogen cars? Two of the main hydrogen cars that are commercially available now are produced by Asian brands. Toyota’s Mirai and Hyundai’s Nexo are among the best-known hydrogen-based vehicles, but European automakers are also diving into fuel cell technology — both for passenger and […]
